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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A7S (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was announced 6 years later than the A7S and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z7 II matches up versus the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A7S

 Z7 II A7S 
IntroducedOctober 2020April 2014More recent by 80 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kCrisper display (+870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Nikon Z7 II

 A7S Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7S

 Z7 II A7S 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II versus the A7S.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and A7S is 61 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and A7S.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z7 II to deliver more detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
68
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Sony A7S Street photography information
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
76
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
very good high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Sony A7S Sports photography factors
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery (360 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Sony A7S Travel photography details
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than competitors (489g)
weather sealing
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Sony A7S Landscape photography details
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
34
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A7S
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha A7S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2014-04-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 409600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Sony E
Available lenses 15 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 489 gr (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 420 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Price at launch $2,997 $1,998